Loved being with family and friends. Bud passed away at his home in Hayward, on October 29, 2005, he was 85. He is survived by his wife Nila Joyce, stepdaughter, Tina, first wife, Collene, son John and his wife Sue, and daughter in law Lorri. He also leaves brothers, Bobby and Alva and sister Thelma. He had 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Jimmy and sister, Connie. Bud was born in Utah, but spent most of his life in Hayward. He served in the Pacific in the Coast Guard during WWII and worked as shop foreman for 30 years at Crescent Truck Lines. Bud was an Elder in the Church and attended the Hayward Fourth Ward. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation Thursday November 3rd from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Santos-Robinson Mortuary 160 Estudillo Ave. San Leandro and Friday November 4th from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the church. A Memorial Service will begin at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 26101 Gading Rd. Hayward, burial will follow at Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward. SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY

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THEODORE R. BJERKAN

Passed away on October 26, 2005 at the age of 84. He was born to John and Hattie Bjerkan in Everett, Washington, and spent his youth in that lumber town. He loved playing basketball on his high school team and became a lifetime fan of the sport. Ted served in the U.S. Coast Guard in the South Pacific from 1939 to 1945, after which he was married to Celia Bishop of Evanston, Illinois. Ted attended the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business. After graduation, he and Celia moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where he began a career in retailing and then spent 32 years in the wholesale beverage industry.

Ted enjoyed life and family, was optimistic, and never confessed to feeling less than “Terrific!”. He loved to travel and experience the varied cultures the world has to offer. He was a Little League coach, played tennis for many years, and enjoyed card games and bicycling. He appreciated the small pleasures: a walk, a cappuccino, conversations with friends, a good book (preferably historical), a dive into cold water on a hot day. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and a good friend to many.

Ted is survived by his wife of 60 years, Celia; daughters Wendy Dunagan (John) of Spring Green WI, and Kristen Riehl (Norman) of Simi Valley, CA; sons Jay (Peggy) of St. Helena, CA., and Reid (Cathy) of Snowflake, AZ; grandchildren John David Dunagan (Heather), Brian Dunagan, Leif Bjerkan, and Elise Bjerkan; great grandchildren Lavinia and Owen Dunagan; his sister Ruth Frantz, Edmonton, Canada. He is fondly remembered and missed by all.

Memorial services will be private. Memorial gifts may be made to Pakistan earthquake survivors, Pathways Hospice, 585 North Mary Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085, or the charity of your choice.

MYRTLE BUCKLEY

Daughter of a Pioneer Hayward family, passed away on October 27 at the age of 84. Mert was born in Hayward on September 8, 1921, to Chester and Augusta Cook. The early years of her life were spent with her sister, Alice, on what is now the Pleasanton Ridge, where their father raised sheep. In 1932, their father built the family home on Palomares Road. Mert attended Hayward High School, graduating in 1939, and where she developed a lifelong friendship with Lorene (Grieben) Boyd. She was also a graduate of Heald Business College. Married in 1942 to Frannk Buckley, she was mother to Randy Buckley of Houston, Texas, and Eileen (Buckley) Luckett of Livermore, California.

Prior to her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease, Mert loved to work in her wonderful garden, to cook for friends and family and, maybe most of all, to travel – both near and far. Her trip to China with Lorene was one of her fondest memories. Retired from Insured Transporters after 30 years of service in 1984, she enjoyed her time volunteering at Valley Memorial Hospital Thrift Store in Livermore and the friends she made there. She was a member of the Hayward Historical Society.

She was wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is missed by many, but most of all by her children, Randy (Jeanine) and Eileen (Clarence), her granddaughters, Kimberly Brady (Jeff) of Tracy, CA, Erin Garcia of Livermore, CA, and Lauren Buckley of Seattle, WA, her sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Louie Benites of Fremont, CA, her sister Ann Wilson (Mel) of Colorado, and her dear friend, Lorene Boyd of Castro Valley. Mert was pre-deceased by her brother, Chet Cook of Palomares Canyon. She was made a great-grandmother this year with the birth of Seth Jeffrey Brady who will miss the joy of being loved by his ‘Great-Grandma Mert’.

The family thanks the staff of Eden West Convalescent Hospital in Hayward for the wonderful care and devotion given to Mert during these past years. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2065 W. El Camino Real, Suite C, Mountain View, CA 94040, or online at Alznorcal.org.

Graveside services will be held at Lone Tree Cemetery, 24591 Fairview Avenue, Hayward on Friday, November 4, at 11:00 a.m. The family will have a memorial gathering for family and friends following the burial at the home of Alice and Louie Benites in Fremont. For directions or further information, please contact Sorensen Bros. Mortuary, (510) 581-1234.

HAROLD STANLEY ECKARDT

1/19/1919 – 10/27/2005

Harold passed over to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 27 after a three-year illness. He is survived by son Gary, brother Carl and his wife Leslie, sister Betty and her husband Jim, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was loving and kind and devoted to his family.

Harold was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the fourth of John and Theresa Eckardt’s seven children. When he was six the family moved to San Leandro where he grew up.

His passion from the time he was around ten was baseball, and when he graduated from high school he left home to play semi-pro ball. He made the Cardinal’s farm team and was about to join the Coast League’s San Francisco Seals when he was called up in the first World-War-Two draft in early 1941. He married the love of his life, Thelma Erickson, in 1942. He was stationed in the States for 3 years and then sent to Europe just in time to be in the Battle of the Bulge, the bloodiest battle of the war. He received a Purple Heart and was sent home.

After the war he worked at several different jobs, hoping that he would still be able to resume his career in baseball, but he had passed his prime. Eventually he and Thelma moved to Santa Rosa where son Gary was born. He worked for Cushion’s Shoe Factory as a bookkeeper and purchasing agent from 1949 until he retired in 1977. He loved sports and continued to play baseball and golf. He couched the boy’s Babe Ruth League for years and was a past president of Toast Masters.

We who loved him take comfort in the hope in Christ that we will see him again. Chapel of the Chimes – Oakland

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GEORGE G.Y. LOPEZ “SONNY”

Of Alameda, California. Born October 10, 1936, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2005 in Mission Viejo, California with his family by his side. George was a devoted Son and Brother. He was always upbeat, optimistic and had a loving nature and kind heart. He was the best Brother we could have asked for, and will be missed so much. George is preceded in death by his Mother, Jeraldyne Lopez. He is survived by his Father and Step-Mother, Carlos R. Lopez and Dee Lopez. His Sisters, Carmen Lopez-Sidlow of Mission Viejo, CA., Valentina Lopez-Cannon of Austin, TX., Brother Carlos A. Lopez of Oakland, CA., as well as Nieces and Nephews, Brother-in-Laws, and a Sister-in-Law.

A Memorial Service will be held on Nov. 9th, 2005, Wednesday, at St. Joseph Basilica in Alameda, CA., 1109 Chestnut St., 1:00PM.

JESSIE LOZANO

February 5, 1924 – October 29, 2005

Born in Fresno, 1 of 8 siblings, an old time resident of Union City. Preceded in death by her husband Raul A. Lozano. She is survived by her children, Cornelia Alvarez, David Lozano, Loretta Vanwegen, Cynthia Lozano. Mom lived in Tracy at the time of her death.

Our Mother enjoyed her family, music, and cooking for all her family. She was a wonderful and fun loving Mother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren.

Marguerite Marler 1918-2005 Witty, gregarious and profound local poet, Marguerite Marler died of a sudden stroke on Friday, Octo ber 7, 2005. Born June 11, 1918, at a mining camp in Washoe, Montana, she was a proud coal miner’s daughter and staunch Union supporter. Later raised at the coal camps on the Zuni and Navajo Indian reservations, she learned early the plight of ethnic minorities and became a life long advocate for civil and women’s rights. Independent minded Marguerite graduated from Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, taking auto mechanics and flying lessons instead of home economics. Married to Merlon Kurtz, they raised two children and owned and operated three paint stores, including Bixby Knolls Paints, Dutch Village Paints and Lakewood Village Paints. Marguerite was a member of the L.B. Pilot’s business Women’s Club, the Lakewood Democratic Club, and the L.B. Unitarian Church. In her later years, she joined the Peace and Freedom Party, the Green Party and last election worked for Kucinich for President. Passionate about writing she wrote for the Long Beach “Writers Bloc” and after her move to Castro Valley three years ago joined the “Easy Writers ” and “Write Your Own Story” groups. An avid organic gardener she volunteered for the East Bay Regional Parks Dept. in Oakland, CA and tended the Dry Creek Cottage vegetable garden in Union City. She is survived by her son, Merlon David Kurtz of Rio Dell; daughter, Jacqueline Kurtz-Beggs and son-in-law, Vern Beggs of Castro Valley. She will be honored at a memorial on December 3 at 11:00 AM at the Unitarian Church, 22577 Bayview Ave., Hayward, CA.

SARAH JANE POSTON MILLER

Passed away October 30, 2005 in San Leandro at the age of 88. A native of San Lorenzo, where her family settled in the last half of the 1800’s. She worked for California Canners and Growers in San Francisco. She particularly enjoyed all sports, and especially favored the San Francisco 49’ers and the San Francisco Giants. She had been disabled in her home in San Leandro for the last four and one half years. She was the wife of the late Harold Miller of San Leandro. She is survived by her niece, Bonnie Peterson, whom she helped raise and to whom she was a second mother and her husband Jack of San Leandro; grand nephew, Mathew Peterson and his wife Ann of Sutter Creek and great grand nieces, Rebecca and Rachel Peterson. Also survived by grand nephews Dan and Bryan Appleton of California, Paul Brown of Maryland and grand niece Laurel Leubkeman of England, and many other relatives. Her eldest remaining sister, Ruth Doeckel of Fortna, passed away August 4, 2005 at the age of 97. Her devoted friends include Laurie Dearborn and Mary Inisevu of San Leandro and Yvonne Anderson of Oakland. A stepdaughter, Susan Miller of Georgia also survives. She was a devoted caregiver to family and pets Bootsie and Honkie. Private services will be held. Donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation 2550 Ninth St., suite 107, Berkeley, CA 94710 SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY

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FRANK M. RAMOS, JR.

Memorial services for Frank M. Ramos, Jr. of San Leandro will be conducted at 1:00 pm Saturday, November 5 at the Chapel of The Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, Ca.

Mr. Ramos was born in Oakland, California on October 9, 1916, and he died at home on Monday, October 24. He was 89.

Frank was a member of the Oakland Police Force for 36 years, and was a member of the Foothill Sportsman Club, Elks, Native Sons, SIRS and the Oakland Garden Club. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, traveler and gardener.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille Ramos and son, Frank Robert Ramos.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Chapel of the Chimes

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DORIS A. WILLENBORG

A Fremont resident for 48 years, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005. She was 95.

Mrs. Willenborg was born on March 12, 1910, in Otwell Indiana. She taught at Mission Valley at it’s opening in 1957, and she taught there until she retired in 1975. She loved cruising and traveling. She visited all the continents and many ports throughout the world.

She is survived by her brother Charles Anderson of Petersburg Indiana; her nephews Bob Anderson of San Jose, CA, and Bob Schroeder of Santa Cruz, CA; her niece Mary Jane Wools of Manassas, Virginia; and many great nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being made by the Neptune Society and a memorial service will be held in Petersburg, Indiana.

Born July 5, 1919 in Redden, Oklahoma, eldest daughter of John and Stella Self, entered into eternal rest on October 27, 2005 in Palm Springs, CA, after a brief illness. She had been a resident of Northern CA – Bay Area since 1941. Christine worked at Owens Illinois Glass Co. and retired after 31 years. She moved to La Quinta, CA in May of 2003. Preceded in death by her loving husband Ernest Richard Williamson and her only son, Charles R. Williamson. Surviving her with loving memories are her daughters, Betty Lou Etherton and Ruth Ann Bourque. 5 Grandchildren: Charles Lonell Williamson and spouse Luann; Dena Kay La Rosa and spouse William; Cheryl Diane Haynes and spouse Jeffery; Richard Allen Stanton and spouse Mary; Donald Albert Stanton. 10 Great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson.

“You remain in our hearts always. Walk with the angels”

Visitation will be Wed., Nov. 3rd 4:30pm to 8:30pm and Funeral Service Thurs. Nov. 3rd at 11:00am at Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward, Interment at Chapel of the Chimes. CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES

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